respect
beginnerA2/rɪˈspɛkt/ · re-spect
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something, elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Meanings
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something, elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
کسی شخص یا چیز کے لئے گہری تعریف کا احساس، جو ان کی قابلیتوں، خصوصیات، یا کامیابیوں سے پیدا ہوتا ہے۔
احترام
ihteram
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- mutual respect
- show respect
- gain respect
Example Sentences
He earned the respect of his colleagues through hard work.
اس نے محنت کے ذریعے اپنے ساتھیوں کا احترام حاصل کیا۔
Us ne mehnat ke zariye apne sathioun ka ihteram hasil kiya.
Respect for elders is a strong tradition in our culture.
بڑوں کا احترام ہمارے ثقافت میں ایک مضبوط روایت ہے۔
Badoon ka ihteram hamare saqafat mein aik mazboot riwaj hai.
You should show respect to everyone's opinions.
آپ کو ہر ایک کی رائے کا احترام کرنا چاہئے۔
Aap ko har aik ki rai ka ihteram karna chahiye.
Easily Confused With
To admire or have a high opinion of someone or something.
کسی شخص یا چیز کی تعریف کرنا یا اس کی بلند رائے رکھنا۔
احترام کرنا
ihteram karna
Common Collocations
- respect someone's privacy
- respect their wishes
- earn respect
Example Sentences
You should respect your teachers and their authority.
آپ کو اپنے اساتذہ اور ان کی حیثیت کا احترام کرنا چاہئے۔
Aap ko apne asatza aur un ki haisiyat ka ihteram karna chahiye.
It is essential to respect people's decisions.
لوگوں کے فیصلوں کا احترام کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Logon ke faislon ka ihteram karna zaroori hai.
We must respect the laws of our society.
ہمیں اپنی معاشرت کے قوانین کا احترام کرنا چاہئے۔
Humein apni muashrat ke qanoon ka ihteram karna chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'respect' as treating others like 'royalty'.
Picture a king or queen being treated with utmost care and honor.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
احترام کے بغیر نہ ہو کوئی بات، عزت ہے سب کی چلتی جو دھیرے دھیرے۔
Ihteram ke baghair na ho koi baat, Izzat hai sab ki chalti jo dheere dheere.
Without respect, no conversation can take place, respect is what moves everyone slowly.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت دو، عزت لو۔
Izzat do, izzat lo.
Give respect, get respect.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "respectus" — to look back at
First known use: 15th century
The word 'respect' originates from the Latin 'respectus', which means 'to look back at' or 'to regard'. It has been used in English since the Mid-15th century.